
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF ARTS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Degree: BA
Campus: On Campus (Columbus), Online, or Distance Learning
Credits: 120 hours
Christian Education is designed to provide advanced training in Biblical principles of Christian Education and prepares a student to perform educational tasks in a Christian setting. Among these are teaching, supervising, developing, and implementing Christian education programs. The credits earned through this program are received through the courses below and through the practicums, workshops, projects, seminars, and mentorships.
Curriculum
Courses
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BI 100: Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible Study
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BI 101: Old Testament Survey
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BI 102: New Testament Survey
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RS 101: Dynamic Christian Foundation
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RS 102: Christian Life
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RS 103: Introduction to Communication: Evangelism
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RS 109: Spiritual Formation: Journey to Wholeness
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ED 101: Dynamics of Teaching
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CC 101: Marriage and Family Life
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GE 112: Introduction to Management
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PC 100: Practicum: Servanthood in the Church
YEAR ONE COURSES
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RS 200: History of Civilization I: Church History Perspective
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RS 201: Authority of the Believer
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CC 201: Introduction to Psychology: Christian Counseling Perspectives
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GE 201: Cultural Anthropology: A Christian Perspective
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RS 202: Cults and the Occult
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RS 205: The Healing Covenant
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RS 212: Speech and Communication: Homiletics
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CC 218: Marriage & Family Life II
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RS 219: Christian Character Development
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GE 220: Financial Integrity and Stewardship
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PC 200: Practicum: Stewards in God's House
YEAR TWO COURSES
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CC 301: Self-Concept: Studies in Biblical Inner Healing
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CC 303: Assessment in Christian Counseling
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RS 304: Introduction to Leadership
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CC 305: Human Sexuality from a Biblical Perspective
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PC 300: Practicum: Practical Ministry for Church and Community
YEAR THREE COURSES
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BI 400: Advancement Hermeneutics
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BI 405: Authenticity and Authority of the Bible
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RS 435: Christian Theology I
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RS 438: Eschatology
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RS 440: The Challenge of Leadership
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RS 442: Church Growth and Development
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RS 444: Advanced Christian Worldview Studies
CORE COURSES
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CC 402: Crisis Counseling
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ED 401: Christian Education: Principles and Practice
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ED 432: Classroom Management (
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ED 455: Christian Education in the Family
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CC 415: Human Development
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OL 440: Conflict Management and Resolution
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OL 460: Ethics in Leadership
EMPHASIS IN EDUCATION COURSES
Program Objectives
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To provide advanced knowledge of Christian Education practices and techniques.
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To provide knowledge and skills that would allow one to do Christian Education tasks in a church or school setting.
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To provide adequate knowledge of the laws and ethics of Christian education.